Da Gaia In Genova

We found this place by pure chance and had a wonderful time. We ate wonderfully ❤️from starter to dessert, and the wine was absolutely special!!!! Congratulations!!! From Sardinia with love ❤️

On the recommendation of the hotel where I was staying, I went to this restaurant. The food was delicious and the welcome was extraordinary. I recommend it without hesitation!

A very charming restaurant in the heart of the historic center, offering a warm and traditional atmosphere. Very friendly staff and excellent service. Unfortunately, I only read about Genoese tradition on the menu, but not actually tasted it in the dishes. The dishes are beautifully presented, but have a touristy authenticity (both in flavor and value for money: €122 excluding wine for 2 appetizers, 2 first courses, 1 second course, 3 desserts, 2 liqueurs)! The wine list is excellent.

Incredible!!! I enjoyed this restaurant so much that I returned a couple of nights later, which says a lot. It is a lovely, charming little restaurant, and what made it even better was seeing so many locals dining there. That always feels like the best sign you have found somewhere special. The servers were fantastic, friendly, welcoming, and very attentive throughout both evenings. On my first visit, I started with their take on minestrone soup, finished with pesto and small pasta. It was comforting and flavourful, a wonderful introduction to the Ligurian style of cooking. I followed that with the classic Genovese trofiette with pesto, and it absolutely did not disappoint. Cheesy, salty, nutty perfection, easily one of the best pestos I have ever had. The bread basket deserves a special mention because they truly don’t miss a beat here. A great assortment including my favourite, a crunchy focaccia that was salty, crisp, and completely addictive. To finish that evening I had the 70% chocolate dessert with persimmon sauce, which was rich, decadent, and deeply satisfying. The house red wine was also excellent, smooth and elegant, surprisingly reminiscent of a Barolo. Because the first visit was so good, I came back a couple of nights later. I started with the saffron tagliarini with shrimp, and it may be one of the best pasta dishes I have ever tasted in my life. The thin pasta was perfectly cooked with small pieces of shrimp in a delicate shrimp sauce and a very light pesto. Every bite had this buttery, nutty flavour while still feeling light and balanced. You could really taste the quality of the ingredients. For my main course I had the filet of beef with pepper sauce, cooked absolutely perfectly, tender and flavourful, exactly how a great filet should be done. I finished with their tiramisu, a wonderful rendition of the classic, light, creamy, and the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. From the bread to the pasta to the desserts, everything here shows care and pride in the cooking. Combined with the warm service and the cozy atmosphere filled with locals, it made for two memorable evenings of dining. If you want to experience authentic Ligurian cooking in Genoa, surrounded by locals and served with genuine hospitality, this is exactly the kind of place you hope to find.

The dishes are excellent and the ingredients are incredibly fresh. The preparation is a feast for the eyes. The service is attentive and welcoming. The prices are moderate, and the combination of fullness and palate pleasure is truly satisfying. Thank you!

I was recommended Gaia by the hotel I am staying at and I'm so glad they did. The food her is stunning and very reasonably priced. I recommend anyone who is visiting Genoa to eat here. Photo is of Beef Tagliata. I also had the Dried Cod and Mashed Potato to start. I highly recommend both options!

A lovely place located on a side street on our walk through the historic center. The place is very charming, and the staff who welcomed and served us were very professional. We ordered an appetizer and a first course, both good, although we expected a slightly more substantial appetizer and not six small appetizers. All in all, a pleasant experience.

Two consecutive dinners with a very good price/quality ratio for being in GE; well-stocked cellar; carefully prepared dishes

The food is undoubtedly good in terms of quality, but the quantity needs to be reconsidered. The portions are tiny, like those of a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant. The quality/quantity/price ratio is absolutely unsatisfactory.

Lovely food, plenty of space without booking, beef medallion rare was excellent. Lovely house wine